Explanation

• Pakistan Air Force Day (PAF) is celebrated on 7 September every year.
• Due to honor the achievements and sacrifices of the PAF in the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965.
• It is observed one day after Defence Day.

Additional information:

• 6 September: Defence Day (commemorates Pakistan Army’s role in 1965 war)
• 8 September: Navy Day (commemorates Pakistan Navy services)

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Explanation

• Navy Day is celebrated in Pakistan on September 8 in honour of the Indo-Pakistan war of 1965.
• The Pakistan Navy is the naval warfare branch of the Pakistan Armed Forces.
• Headquarters located in Islamabad.
• Founded on August 14, 1947.
  

Explanation

• The Line of Control (LoC) was established in 1949 after the Karachi Agreement.
• It was following the first Indo-Pak war over Kashmir.
• It was originally called the Ceasefire Line and renamed the LoC in the 1972 Simla Agreement.
• The LoC is approximately 740 km long.

Last verified on 03-09-2026

Explanation

• Kharian Cantonment is regarded as one of the largest cantonments in Pakistan.
• It is located near Kharian city, District Gujrat, Punjab.
• The cantonment was developed in the late 1950s with U.S. support.
• Oldest cantonment: Sialkot Cantonment
• Cantonment Boards: 42
• Karachi military cantonments: 6

Last verified on 23-08-2026

Explanation

General Aamer Raza appointed as first commander of Pakistan's NSC on July 24, 2026.

Pakistan's National Strategic Command is a newly established four-star military body responsible for overseeing the country’s strategic and nuclear assets.

Last Updated on 25-07-2026

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